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| + | : [[Platelet]]s make up less than 1% of the [[blood]]. | ||
: [[Platelet]]s are pieces of dead [[Red Blood Cell|red blood cells]]. | : [[Platelet]]s are pieces of dead [[Red Blood Cell|red blood cells]]. | ||
: When [[blood]] escapes a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]] the [[platelet]]s bind together to form a [[Blood Clot|blood clot]]. However, sometimes a [[Blood Clot|blood clot]] can form inside a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]] and block a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]]. | : When [[blood]] escapes a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]] the [[platelet]]s bind together to form a [[Blood Clot|blood clot]]. However, sometimes a [[Blood Clot|blood clot]] can form inside a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]] and block a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:29, 7 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Platelets are a part of the blood that helps it clot when there is an open wound.
About Platelets
- Platelets make up less than 1% of the blood.
- Platelets are pieces of dead red blood cells.
- When blood escapes a blood vessel the platelets bind together to form a blood clot. However, sometimes a blood clot can form inside a blood vessel and block a blood vessel.